What is 24/53 Divided By 8/2

Solving $\frac{24}{53}\div\frac{8}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{24}{53} \div \frac{8}{2} = \frac{24}{53} \times \frac{2}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $24 \times 2 = 48$
• Multiply the Denominators: $53 \times 8 = 424$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{24}{53} \times \frac{8}{2} = \frac{48}{424}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{48}{424}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $48$ and $424$. The GCD of $48$ and $424$ is $8$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{48 \div 8}{424 \div 8} = \frac{6}{53}$

Answer $\frac{24}{53}\div\frac{8}{2} = \frac{6}{53}$

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